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Sardine vs. Thyme — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between sardine and thyme?

  • Sardine is higher in vitamin B12, phosphorus, and vitamin D; however, thyme is richer in iron, vitamin C, manganese, fiber, copper, and magnesium.
  • Sardine's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 373% more.
  • Sardine has a lower glycemic index (0) than thyme (45).

We used Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone and Thyme, fresh types in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 28% 115% 35% 110% 62% 36% 210% 40% 14% 287%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 114% 122% 54% 654% 185% 49% 45% 1.2% 224% 0%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +362.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +310.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +53.4%
Contains more IronIron +497.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +198.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +38.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1491.7%
~equal in Calcium ~405mg

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 11% 41% 72% 20% 52% 98% 39% 39% 1118% 6.5% 7.5% 41%
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 534% 79% 0% 0% 12% 109% 34% 25% 80% 0% 0% 34% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +187.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +57%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +643.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +107.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +108.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +350%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 g
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6% 2% 24% 65% 3%
Protein: 5.56 g
Fats: 1.68 g
Carbs: 24.45 g
Water: 65.11 g
Other: 3.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +342.8%
Contains more FatsFats +581.5%
Contains more OtherOther +35%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Water ~65.11g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 37% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.528 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.148 g
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43% 8% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.467 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.532 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4676.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +867.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -69.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sardine Thyme
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sardine Thyme DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 8.94µg 0µg 373%
Iron 2.92mg 17.45mg 182%
Vitamin C 0mg 160.1mg 178%
Selenium 52.7µg 96%
Manganese 0.108mg 1.719mg 70%
Fiber 0g 14g 56%
Phosphorus 490mg 106mg 55%
Cholesterol 142mg 0mg 47%
Copper 0.186mg 0.555mg 41%
Protein 24.62g 5.56g 38%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 0.532g 31%
Magnesium 39mg 160mg 29%
Vitamin D 4.8µg 0µg 24%
Vitamin D 193IU 0IU 24%
Vitamin A 32µg 238µg 23%
Vitamin B3 5.245mg 1.824mg 21%
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.471mg 19%
Fats 11.45g 1.68g 15%
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.348mg 14%
Choline 75mg 14%
Vitamin E 2.04mg 14%
Sodium 307mg 9mg 13%
Folate 10µg 45µg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 3.869g 0.081g 9%
Carbs 0g 24.45g 8%
Potassium 397mg 609mg 6%
Zinc 1.31mg 1.81mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.409mg 5%
Saturated fat 1.528g 0.467g 5%
Calories 208kcal 101kcal 5%
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.048mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 2%
Calcium 382mg 405mg 2%
Net carbs 0g 10.45g N/A
Tryptophan 0.276mg 0.114mg 0%
Threonine 1.079mg 0.154mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.134mg 0.285mg 0%
Leucine 2.001mg 0.262mg 0%
Lysine 2.26mg 0.126mg 0%
Methionine 0.729mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 0%
Valine 1.268mg 0.307mg 0%
Histidine 0.725mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sardine Thyme
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
119%
Sardine
70%
Thyme
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Sardine
145%
Thyme

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Thyme
Thyme contains less Sodium (difference - 298mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.061g)
Which food is cheaper?
Thyme
Thyme is cheaper (difference - $4.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Thyme
Thyme is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Sardine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175139/nutrients
  2. Thyme - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173470/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.